Taputeranga Island

Date: 1883

By: Struthers, G, active 1883; Hopper, P W, active 1993

Reference: MapColl-832.4799a/Is/1883/Acc.26333

Description: Map of Taputeranga Island, near Island Bay, Wellington, showing northwest survey point. Shows part of the coastline of Island Bay, part of a road to Wellington, and a hotel. Written on map: S O 1595 / 1 Title in square brackets added by cataloguer Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - C.M.I 5.10.83; Recto - bottom right - S.O. 1595 1 Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, scale [1:15 840], 29 x 25.7 cm Provenance: Donated by P W Hopper, 5 August 1993

Date: 1893-1924

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-057

Description: Published by John Henry Field [Hone Henare Piira], 1893. Written in Māori with preface in English, by John McGregor [Hone Makareka]. A publication of waiata McGregor collected from Māori prisoners after the Rangiriri battle of 1863. The book is heavily annotated by James Cowan, including two waiata tangi added by him. One is associated with Te Pirihana Tungia and is from Ngāti Toa and Ngāti Raukawa, sung at Porirua in 1905. The other was chanted by Takarangi Metekingi and others at the funeral for the Premier, Richard Seddon, at Parliament House, Wellington, 21 June 1906. Also includes other publications and loose papers that were laid in to this volume. These include: - The legend of Island Bay. Motu-tapu-te-ranga/ by Colonel Porter, published in 1918. - Sketches of ancient Maori life and history/ John Alexander Wilson, published in 1894. - He tapiri ki "Te toa takitini" (a supplement to "Te toa takitini" published by Apirana Ngata). Tihema 1, 1924/1 December 1924. Waiata 25-35. - Nga Moteatea: he tapiri ki "Te reo o Aotearoa". Part Two. Nga waiata 162-176. Supplement to "Te reo o Aotearoa" 1929. - Popular Maori songs. Collected and arranged by John McGregor. Supplement no. 1. Published by Champtaloup and Cooper, 1898. Supplement to Ko nga waiata Maori. The loose papers include other waiata from various areas, including the Urewera, Christchurch, and Waikato. Some of these were performed at the Premier, Richard Seddon's funeral (mentioned above). Language - Some of the publications in the Maori language, contain many Maori waiata. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Six volumes and loose papers

Date: 1986, 1988-1990

From: Scoble, Juliet Rosalie, 1955- :Chiefly photographs of New Zealand railway locomotives, rolling stock and stations

Reference: PA1-q-879

Description: Photograph album containing colour prints of images taken by taken by Juliet Scoble in 1986 and between 1988-1990. Most are coastal scenes taken around the bays of Wellington Harbour. Also includes 23 of ships in the Harbour (Back of album) Prints are dated, but very few are identified with specific locations. (Therefore there will be more places depicted in the album than are listed in the 'Places' field) Inscriptions: On album cover : Photo album WN Book No 135 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black and red cover and white pages, 30.5 x 27.5 cm

Date: 1952

From: Wellington Workers’ Educational Association: Collection

Reference: PAColl-3540-02

Description: Contains original photographic prints taken by J Garrett and unidentified photographer(s). Images show the Wellington Workers' Educational Association Animal Habitat Class at rockpools on along Wellington's south coast. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 2000 - 2009

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to parks, conservation and recreation areas in Wellington City and Region]

Reference: Eph-B-PARKS-Wellington-2000/2009

Description: Includes brochures and pamphlets about the following areas, parks and reserves: Cannons Creek Valley, Belmont Regional Park (pamphlet by Friends of Nga Hoa o Maara Roa, the Long Garden) (2 copies) Highland Park Progressive Association (2006) Izard Park (2000) Kaitoke Regional Park (2005) Kapiti Island (2000, 2007) Karori Wildlife Sancturary (2000-2009) Manawa Karioi, Island Bay (2009) Otaki River - Chrystalls Walkway (2008) Otari-Wilton's Bush Trust (2004, 2009) Philip Meyer [Myers] Park (Wadestown, 2007) Queen Elizabeth Park (2005) Rimutaka Rail Trail (2007) Taputeranga Marine Reserve application (2000) Tinakori Hill (2005) Wadestown Village Green (2007) Zealandia (2009) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: [ca1905]

From: Bothamley, Arthur Thomas, 1846-1938 :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-231028-G

Description: Coastal view, Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand. Photographed by Arthur Bothamly in about 1905. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 16.4 x 12 cm

Date: 1963. 1966

From: Keyes, Ian Warwick, 1938-2004 :Sites of Maori settlement, Maori artifacts, and marae

Reference: PA12-6848

Description: Tarakena Bay, Wellington, and the site of Rangitatua Pa. Taputeranga Island, Island Bay, Wellington. Red Rocks and Maori sites on Wellington's south coast. Wellington archaeological Society's site survey, Lake Kohangatera (second lagoon past Pencarrow Head), Easter 1963. Lake Kohangapiripiri and it's surroundings. Boulder walls and other Maori sites, Fizroy Bay (between Pencarrow head and Baring Head). Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1971

From: Eiby, George Allison, 1918-1992 :[Wellington sketchbook]. October 1971-July 1973.

Reference: E-478-f-001

Description: View of coastline at Island Bay at closest point to Taputeranga Island Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 355 x 280 mm

Date: 1916

By: Haylock, Arthur Lagden, 1860-1948

Reference: A-158-004

Description: View of Taputeranga Island in Island Bay, looking past the cliffs near Owhiro Bay with the Seaward Kaikouras visible in the distance Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 251 x 353 mm

Date: 25 Jan 1957

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1957/1057-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: 1974

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1002

Description: All frames show views of the Wellington coastline on a stormy day from Lyall Bay area towards Island Bay, with fishing boats and the island visible in frames 10 to 12. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 2015

From: Wong, Arthur, 1952-: Photographs

Reference: PADL-001545

Description: Photographs of Island Bay, Wellington, taken by Arthur Wong in 2015. Includes images of Island Bay Beach (showing the damaged sea wall and fishing boats), Island Bay Marine Education Centre, Shorland Park and playgrounds, Island Bay residential buildings, Island Bay commercial buildings (McCormick Studio Gallery, Zino Buildings, Fu Xian Takeaways, Island Bay Divers, Patrisha's Original Pie Shop, Illusions Beauty Therapy & Massage, Island Bay Glass Ltd, Hy Grade Dairy, St Vincent de Paul Society, Empire Kitchens, Chopsticks Takeaways, Ana Cuisine, Mersey Street Store, Empire Cinema & Eatery, Duncan's Building, Car Techs Island Bay, Chappies Dairy, Skandi, Infantesimal, Holistic Health, Floyd's, Hairwaves, Parade Fisheries, Island Bay Butchery (Howard & Tilyard Building), Hell Pizza, Island Bay Barbers, Parade Dairy, Bay's Takeaways, So Vintage, Island Bay Video, Roti Corner, Unichem Pharmacy, Island Bay Stationers for Children's Books, Island Bay Medical Centre, Brew'd, South End Motors, Plunket Centre, Blue Belle Cafe, New World, The White Room Gallery, Island Bay Vet Clinic, Island Bay Bar, Island Bay Cutz, The Bottle-O, Clarke's Buildings, Crown Indian Takeaway, Bunkhouse, Koru Hub), Island Bay Squash & Tennis, Island Bay church buildings, Island Bay School, war memorial, Island Bay Childcare, Erskine College buildings, Island Bay Library, Island Bay Community Centre, pedestrians, buses, bus stops, and murals. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the library within a digital folder called 'Island Bay' Quantity: 140 digital photograph(s).

Date: ca 1950s

From: Burt, Gordon Onslow Hilbury, 1893-1968 :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-036936-F

Description: Island Bay, Wellington, circa 1950s. Looks along Brighton Street towards The Esplanade with Trent Street on the right. Shows houses, (surf club?) buildings, Taputeranga Island, and a group of boats (including fishing vessels) moored just off the beach. Photograph taken by Gordon Burt. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1927

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-Municipal-Towns, Wellington and suburbs, Island Bay-01

Description: Rocky shore, and Taputeranga Island, Island Bay, Wellington, photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer in 1927. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 16.6 x 21.8 cm

Date: [ca 1885-1891]

From: Wright, Henry Charles Clarke, 1844-1936 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-020444-G

Description: Amy Elizabeth Wright sitting in a boat at Island Bay. Shows Tapiteranga Island in the background. Photograph taken by her father, Henry Wright, circa 1885-1891. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1920s]

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/1-045880-G

Description: View of Island Bay, looking toward Taputeranga Island, taken by S C Smith, circa 1920s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-048277-G

Description: Tapiteranga Island viewed from Island Bay, Wellington. Three houses and a beach are in the foreground. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [between 1880-1930]

From: Williams, Edgar Richard, 1891-1983: Negatives, lantern slides, stereographs, colour transparencies, monochrome prints, photographic ephemera

Reference: 1/2-140279-G

Description: Photograph taken by William Williams Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Photographer identified by curator John Sullivan. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: ca September 1933

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-047736-G

Description: Mourners in boats and on shore at Island Bay preparing to leave for a memorial service at sea for the four fishermen who were lost when the `Santina' foundered in Cook Strait on 25 September 1933. Taputeranga Island can be seen in the background. Photograph taken by S C Smith. Note on back of file print reads: Boats setting out to sea for four fishermen's funerals (from boat Santina). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

Date: 1950-1950

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/150/11-G

Description: The shed to store fishing bait being built at Island Bay with fishing boats and Taputeranga Island in the background. Photograph taken in 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches